Useful Information About Marbella

How to get there.

Take the AP-7 toll road or the N-340. The signs will not let you go wrong on either route.

Getting Around in Marbella

Getting to Marbella by Air
Malaga Airport (Aeropuerto Pablo Ruiz Picasso) is serviced by most European carriers otherwise fly in to Gibraltar, both airports are around 30 minutes drive from Marbella centre.

Getting to Marbella by Car
The main coast road (N340) connects the major towns along the whole southern coast and Marbella is approx 30 minutes drive along the N340 from the provincial capital, Malaga. If you are prepared to pay the toll fee (around 5-10 Euros depending upon season) you can take the new AP-7 road which runs parallel to the N340, but with less traffic and higher speed limits means you will reach your destination more quickly.

Take a Taxi to Marbella
Taxis are cheap enough and plentiful, though if travelling any distance, you would be advised to agree the fare in advance. Official rates should be displayed inside any licensed taxi. It is possible to hail a taxi in the street, just look for the green 'libre' notice on the windscreen or the green light on the roof at night.

Hire Cars in Marbella
All the major car hire firms are represented, but the best value will probably come from local firms. Guide prices vary, but you should be able to pick up a small car for around 80-90 Euros for a week in off season.

The Train to Marbella
There is a train service between Fuengirola and Malaga, which due to be extended to run further down the coast to Marbella in the near future.

Useful Information about the Town of Marbella

Tourist Offices

Glorieta de la Fontanilla, Marbella, 29600.
Telephone: 952 774 693
Fax: 952 774 693

Plaza de los Naranjos, 1, Marbella, 29600.
Telephone: 952 82 35 50 / 952 77 36 21

Arco de Marbella, N340, 183.5Km, Marbella, 29600.
Telephone: 952 82 28 18 / 952 82 29 44

Puerto Banús, Main entrance to the Port.
Telephone: 952 81 85 70

San Pedro Alcántara, Marqués del Duero 69, Marbella, 29600.
Telephone: 952 78 52 52 / 952 78 90 90

Arco de San Pedro, Marbella, 29600.
Telephone: 952 78 13 60 / 952 78 13 59

Emergency: 112

National Police: 091

Local Police: 092

Guardia Civil: 062

Ambulance: 061

Fire Brigade: 080
Fire Brigade: 952 774 349 - Marbella
Fire Brigade: 952 783 838 - San Pedro

Sea Rescue: 900 202 202

Costa del Sol Hospital: 952 862 748
Municipal Police: 952 822 249

Taxi Service: 952 774 488
Bus Station: 952 772 192 - Marbella
Bus Station: 952 781 396 - San Pedro